To support, update, and train the various academic departments at Rice on immigration processes that impact international student and scholars, OISS regularly organizes department trainings, workshops, and roundtable discussions. All our events, for departments, students, and scholars can be seen on our Event Calendar.

Annual Department Training

Held every year to provide important updates regarding changes to immigration laws, processes, compliance requirements, etc.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 989 8727 9565 | Passcode: 944272

No registration required.
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Spring Info Sessions/Trainings

Additional information sessions/trainings are typically held every spring for Department Coordinators and Administrators, as well as for supervisors of international scholars, faculty, and staff, on processes for inviting international students and scholars to Rice under specific visa types or categories.

F-1 Training
This training will focus on the processes for international students on F-1 visas, including admissions, pre-arrival information, orientation, and maintaining status.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Click here to join the Zoom meeting (no registration required).
Zoom Meeting ID: 995 3353 3113 | Passcode: 927941

J-1 Training
This training will focus on the process for international scholars on J-1 visas.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Zoom Meeting ID: 989 0080 9442 | Passcode: 603958

H-1B Training
This training will focus on the process for international scholars on H-1B visas.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Zoom Meeting ID: 923 2813 0903 | Passcode: 261618

Workshops

OISS also offers semesterly advanced immigration seminars for international students and scholars interested in the H-1B visa and Permanent Residency, as well as a spring webinar on filing U.S. Taxes. Department Coordinators and Administrators are welcome to attend these sessions if they wish, but are especially encouraged to remind their international students and scholars who may benefit from the information to attend.